Alcohol

Marketing alcoholic beverages with lower alcohol content can ironically increase total alcohol consumption. This has been established by a recent study conducted by the Behaviour and Health Research Unit at the University of Cambridge in collaboration with the Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research at London South Bank University. As part of the government initiative to […]

By Lise Millay Stevens Most people who achieve long-term sobriety practice abstinence from drugs and alcohol. Since the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous in 1935, 12-step programs have endured as the gold standard for treating addiction; myriad 12-step programs have blossomed all over the globe. But 80 years have passed since the founding of AA. We’ve […]

The indefinite alcohol ban imposed by the Florida State University (FSU) on all its 55 fraternities and sororities in November 2017 is all set to go away with the University authorities deciding to lift the restrictions. The university had banned the fraternities after the tragic death of 20-year-old student at an off-campus fraternity pledge. Talking […]

Neurotransmitter glutamate could play a significant role in triggering addiction-related cravings, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the Indiana University (IU). The researchers used magnetic resonance spectroscopy to scan the brains of people struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD) to demonstrate how extended booze use can cause glutamate levels to change in […]

The last few years have seen groundbreaking medical advancements, the development of novel drugs and therapies and an improved understanding of human health and well-being. All these would normally be considered indicators of longer life expectancy. However, a report published by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) in December 2017 showed that life expectancy […]